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Step into the Twilight Zone on National Twilight Zone Day - explore the unknown and dive into some of the most incredible sci-fi stories ever told!
Get ready for a dose of nostalgia on National Twilight Zone Day, May 11! This day celebrates the classic sci-fi TV show that first aired in 1959 and has since become an iconic cult classic. It's a great opportunity to watch some of your favorite episodes from over five decades ago or explore newer versions of The Twilight Zone for the first time.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Twilight Zone Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>The original Twilight Zone, created by Rod Serling, made its debut on CBS on October 2.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Original Series</div><div class='timeline-text'>After five seasons and 156 episodes, the original run of The Twilight Zone ended on CBS.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Twilight Zone: The Movie</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Twilight Zone was adapted into a theatrical film, featuring four separate stories directed by four different directors, including Steven Spielberg.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Reboot of the Series</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Twilight Zone was rebooted for the first time, running for three seasons until 1989.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Second Series Reboot</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Twilight Zone was again revived for one season, this time on the UPN network, hosted by Forest Whitaker.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Third Series Reboot</div><div class='timeline-text'>The most recent reboot of The Twilight Zone, this time hosted by Jordan Peele, premiered on CBS All Access.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a Twilight Zone marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Binge watch a full day of Twilight Zone episodes. Invite some friends over, pop some popcorn, and enjoy the suspense and science fiction that is the Twilight Zone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read classic Twilight Zone stories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take time to read some of the classic Twilight Zone stories from the original series. Dust off your bookshelf and find your old copies or head to your local library for a new copy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create your own Twilight Zone episode</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with some friends and write out your own Twilight Zone episode. Make sure to include elements like suspense, irony, science fiction and unexpected twists.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a Twilight Zone themed board game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are plenty of board games out there that feature themes based on the show, so gather up some friends or family members and play one of these games together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold a trivia night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your most knowledgeable Twilight Zone fans and hold a trivia night. Create questions from specific episodes or plot points from throughout the series.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The Twilight Zone is a classic show</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Twilight Zone has been around since 1959 and remains one of the most beloved shows ever. It's an anthology series with a mix of science fiction, horror, drama, comedy, and mystery that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats episode after episode!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It tackles important topics</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Twilight Zone takes on a variety of thought-provoking topics including racism, sexism, isolation, freedom of choice and more. It's an important reminder of how far we've come as well as how far we still have to go and it's easy to see why this show is so beloved by fans all these years later.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It stands the test of time</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Even with changing technology and trends, The Twilight Zone manages to remain relevant. Its story lines are timeless and its themes are still incredibly applicable today, which makes it an essential part of our pop culture history that will never get old.</p></div></div>
National Twilight Zone Day is celebrated on May 11 every year. In 2024, National Twilight Zone Day will occur on a Saturday.
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